Tip:
Conceal with Powder
“Believe it or not, these two powders are a brilliant substitute for concealer: Sweep the white in the inner corners of the eyes and the browbones with an eyeshadow brush – then mix the gold with the white and dust under eyes and across cheekbones. It sounds crazy but it’s really pretty.”

Tip:Moisturize
“Make sure to use formulas with built-in hydrating ingredients – they keep concealer from looking heavy or cakey. And not only can you blend better and create a smooth, natural finish, but the added moisture is good for your skin.”

Pat McGrath
Cover Girl Creative Design Director

Product:Cover Girl & Olay Simply Ageless Concealer – $11

Tip:
“I use Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer – but for dark circles. It’s a big fat crayon that goes on light and is virtually idiot-proof.”

Regan Solmo
Managing Editor

Product:Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer – $5

Tip:
“Nothing is better than Benefit Erase Paste: Instead of dark circles, I have small dark spots under my eyes that make me look like I haven’t slept in months. Erase Paste is perfect to dab on directly, leaving the rest of the area alone. And a little Cargo Eye Lighter on my inner lids leaves me looking awake and alert.”

Susan Linney
Research Chief

Product:Cargo Eye Lighter – $20
Benefit Erase Paste – $26

Tip:
“Neutrogena Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer fights breakouts while covering them. I dot the pen a few times on redness and little outside the red and then blot with my finger. Under my eyes, I use this five-shade palette.”

Tip:Under-eye Circles
“Do a one-two punch: First, apply a light, pink-based concealer to neutralize green or blue tones; it’ll brighten. Layer a yellow-toned concealer that’s one or two shades lighter than your foundation over the top to cover remaining darkness. Blend, then set with sheer loose yellow-toned powder.”

Bobbi Brown
Founder, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

Product:Bobbie Brown Corrector – $22

Tip:“Depending on the tanness level of my skin, I mix two different shades of Trish McEvoy concealer. And I once got a makeup lesson from Trish herself: She taught me to use only my ring finger – never your pointer – to dab, dot and blend.”

Elizabeth Wallace
Deputy Director

Product:Trish McEvoy Flawless Concealer Pen – $36

Tip:“To cover anything invisibly, I dab on Smashbox primer, then Bobbi Brown Corrector, then Sheer Cover concealer. The primer makes it so the other two don’t gather in the little wrinkles under my eyes.”

Tip:“This is great for covering zits, as it doesn’t move. I use a tiny concealer brush from MAC and dust on translucent powder to set.”

Eleaner StraussSenior Fashion Editor

Product:Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage – $28

Tip:Mister Light is somehow super simple and professional grade all at once – equally fantastic for blemishes and undereye circles. And when I want to look particularly young and happy, I put a little at the outer corners of my eyes. With the barest bit of glimmer, it miraculously brightens my entire face.”